''We are completely devastated by what has happened''
Irish man Sean Cox remains in a critical condition at Walton Neurological Centre in Liverpool, according to Mersyside Police.
The 53-Year old father from Dunboyle in Co. Meath endured a lengthy operation earlier today to drain blood from the brain. After he was attacked by Roma fans before the Liverpool v Roma Champions League Semi-Final at Anfield on Tuesday night.
He remains in an induced coma.
Having traveled to Liverpool to be by his side, the family of Mr Cox, 53, has issued the following statement:
"We want the world to know that Sean is the most amazing and wonderful husband, dad, friend, son, uncle, and brother and he has brought us all nothing but joy. He is a truly decent man who adores Liverpool FC and just came over from his home in County Meath, Ireland, to watch his beloved team.
"We are completely devastated by what has happened to our lovely, caring, Sean and all we want is for him to come home to his loving wife and three children.
"We hope Sean makes a full recovery from the injuries he sustained and that we will all be back together soon as a family in Ireland spending precious time together."
Earlier this morning, two Italian men were charged with the attack that left Mr Cox seriously injured. 20-year-old Filippo Lombardi was been charged with violent disorder and wounding/ inflicting grievous bodily harm.
29-year-old Daniele Sciusco has been charged with violent disorder.
